Calesh, Omer Ahmed (Kaleshi, Omer Ahmed) (village Srbica, Kichevo, 1932) – painter. He finished elementary school in his birthplace, and a secondary technical school in Skopje. In 1956 emigrated to Turkey. In 1959 He started studies at the Area Academy in Istanbul. After the completion of the studies (1965) he moved to Paris. The central motive of almost all of its canvas is the human head, as an essential symbol. He had independent exhibitions in Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, a white city, Skopje, Pristina, etc. BIB.: Luan Rama, Omer – SHT MGA Falkans, Tiranë, 2004; Omer Kaleshi, and Stamboll, 1997; Omer Kaleshi-Drama Balkan, ⅱ, Istanbul, 1999; Omer Kaleshi ⅲ, ESE Nga Ismail Kadare, Stamboll 2001; Omer Kaleshi – Trieuts, Text Dohe Poem, Jaszues Lacarreier, Stamboll, 2003; MS Intaining Wetëm Njeriu, Adem Gytani, Priscotenë, 15 DHierator 1965. Lit.: Pascal Gilevski, purple and dark color, “Nova Makedonija”, Skopje., 11. ⅻ 1965. A. P.
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Кириличен напис КАЛЕШИ, Омер Ахмед